Station Managers are invited to submit their nominations for the inaugural Station Manager’s Choice category of The Radio Awards. The Station Manager’s Choice award has been created to recognise those individuals – the unsung heroes – who have previously not had the opportunity to be acknowledged for their contributions in previous years of The Radio Awards.  The nomination process runs from 3 February to 28 February 2020.

“The important feature of the Station Manager’s Choice award is that Station Managers now have the opportunity to acknowledge an individual within their station who works behind-the-scenes – the unsung hero who is not on air. It could be a PA, a member of the finance department, a sales executive, or someone who brings unique energy and positivity to the work environment, in support of the on-air talent and station management. A nomination from the Station Manager is a huge sign of appreciation for the work that they do,” says Taryn Westoby, head of the events division for Arena Holdings.

Here’s what Station Managers need to know:

  • Station Managers that are interested in submitting a nomination of their stations’ unsung hero, must contact Michelle Rodrigues at rodriguesm@arena.africa to receive the secure link to the online nomination portal.
  • Nominations can only be made by the Station Manager, with only one nominee being entered per station;
  • Station Managers can then visit the portal, complete the nomination form by providing a 200-word motivation, and submit their nomination
  • The Radio Awards advisory panel will adjudicate the nominations based on the following criteria: credibility, fellowship, work commitment, and personal performance as an unsung hero;
  • Finalists in the Station Manager’s Choice category will be announced via the radioawards.co.za website, The Radio Awards social media pages (@SARadioAwards on Twitter and Facebook, and using #SARadioAwards), as well as direct notification to the relevant Station Managers.
  • The recipient of the first Station Manager’s Choice award will be announced on 18 April 2020 at The Radio Awards gala dinner being held at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Mark these dates!

  • 3 February 2020 – Nominations for Station Manager’s Choice opens
  • 28 February 2020 – Nominations for Station Manager’s Choice close
  • 18 April 2020 – The Radio Awards gala dinner takes place in Sandton

For enquiries about the Station Manager’s Choice category, please contact Michelle Rodrigues | rodriguesm@arena.africa | 011 280 3228